Convert joule to british thermal unit
Enter the value to convert from joule to british thermal unit.
Result:
1 joule (j) = 0.00094781712 british thermal units (btu)
How to Convert Joule to British thermal unit
Converting joule to british thermal unit is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
BTU = J รท 1055.0559Reverse conversion: Convert btu to joules
About Joule
Definition: The joule (symbol: J) is the SI unit of energy, equal to the energy expended when applying one newton of force through one meter of distance.
History: Named after English physicist James Prescott Joule in 1889. Established the mechanical equivalent of heat and energy conservation.
Current Use: Universal scientific unit for all forms of energy: mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical, and nuclear energy worldwide.
Examples: Apple: 350,000 J, car battery: 4.3 MJ, lightning bolt: 1-5 billion J, human daily intake: 8-10 MJ